Sous Chef Jobs in Washington

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Sous Chef Murano Senior Living

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Living Sous Chef Are you passionate about working with seniors?...

Sous Chef Full-Time Seattle Aquarium

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Sous Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards....

Sous Chef

  • Auburn, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,223 current hospitality jobs what where Sous Chef Muckleshoot Casino Resort 2402...

Sous Chef (Chinese Speaking)

  • Newcastle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newcastle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Aegis Gardens Newcastle is looking for a Sous Chef to provide quality meals and care to our senior residents....

Sous Chef // La Loba & 1 Hotel Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Sous Chef // La Loba & 1 Hotel Seattle La Loba & 1 Hotel Seattle 1hotels/seattle?utm_source=google-gbp&utm_mediumanic&utm_campaign=gbp KITCHEN FULL-TIME 80,000-85,000/YR SEATTLE Grow with us......

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

our team as a Sous Chef for our outlets, All Water and Rosebay....

Sous Chef 1 (Execution Sous)

  • WA
  • 4 days ago
  • WA
  • 4 days ago

Sous Chef 1 (Execution Sous) McMenamins Elks Temple View Business Details MANAGEMENT FULL-TIME 67,724-79,408/YR PIERCE COUNTY McMenamins Historic Elks Temple Hotel property is now hiring for the position...

Sous Chef For Busy Northern Italian Restaurant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Sous Chef For Busy Northern Italian Restaurant Mezzanotte mezzanotteseattle KITCHEN FULL-TIME 25/HR + TIPS SEATTLE FT Position $25/HR + Tips (Additional $8-$10/HR) Sous Chef Mezzanotte (Getown, Seattle...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

SOUS CHEF Purple Cafe and Wine Bar purplecafe KITCHEN FULL-TIME 80,000-100,000/YR SEATTLE seeking experienced sous chef candidates!...

Kitchen Staff - Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Dishwashers

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

Kitchen Staff - Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Dishwashers Miro Tapas Mirotapas KITCHEN FULL-TIME 18-32/HR TACOMA All Kitchen Staff Hiring: Sous Chef, Line Cooks, and Dishwashers Join Our New Restaurant in...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

SOUS CHEF Reports to: Executive Chef, position is exempt WHO WE ARE Hotels done differently. At Aparium, we believe in the power of People, Place and Character....

Cook II

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 5 days ago

Line Cook II | Salish Lodge & Spa Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by providing daily preparation requirements while working together with the culinary team to...

Sous Chef - Catering

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Location : We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef I for T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners!...

Sous Chef

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago

As Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our residents daily....

Sous Chef

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 6 days ago

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood is looking to hire a Sous Chef....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Washington offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sous Chefs in Washington
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%



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